Job Vacancies at The BIG Group

Project Research and Business Development Officer

Location: Lagos

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Identify new business opportunities in area of Construction & Infrastructure Development, Telecommunications, Marine, Manufacturing and Energy (Oil & Gas and Power)Ensure pre-qualification of Company as prospective contractorObtain the tender documents and submit a compliant and competitive bid.Post bid.Participate effectively in technical and commercial meetings with the client & consultant.Develop contacts with prospective clients, consultants, major players in industry.Assess the short-term and long-term growth of the market.Keep a watch on the competitors' strategies and benchmark pricing with competitors.Scan Business opportunities through business contacts and networks.Identify the prospective clients.Submit the Pre-qualification documents.Follow up with the presentations and promotional visits.Generate Risk Assessment report.

Key Requirements
Desired Candidate must:

Possess a degree in any fieldPossess minimum of 4 years' experiencePrevious experience, in a similar role and industry.Have demonstrable track record in generating new business wins.Excellent communication & organization skillsExcellent negotiation and presentation skillsStrong interpersonal skillsMarket-oriented approach.Commercial awareness and sound business sense.Energetic, ambitious, imaginative, tenaciousBe a Self-Starter, Motivated and CommittedBe Energetic Team playerIT Literate

Head, Human Resources & Admin

Location: Lagos

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Maintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures; preparing payroll; controlling correspondence; designing filing systems; reviewing and approving supply requisitions; assigning and monitoring clerical functions.Maintains office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement.Designs and implements office policies by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments.Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.Keeps management informed by reviewing and analyzing special reports; summarizing information; identifying trends.Maintains office staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.Maintains office staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Key Requirements

Minimum of 3 years' experience working in similar role and 5 year progressive experience in office administration.Must be a degree holder in social science field (Masters added advantage).Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Must be flexible and available to interact with employees at all levels.Must be self-directed and motivated.Must be able to take initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.

Executive Assistant

Location: Lagos

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of the officePerform basic administrative tasks (answering the phone, photocopying, mailing, filing, word processing, internet),Organise and maintain files and recordsPlan and schedule meetings and appointmentsManage projects and conduct researchPrepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentationsMake travel and guest arrangementsProvide quality customer serviceRepresent the executive by attending meetings in the executive's absence; speaking for the executive.Welcome guests and customers by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.Plan, organize and co-ordinate functions and special events for company.Assist with the preparation of business presentations including text, overheads and electronic presentations.Prepare and/or edit internal and external letters, faxes, memos and mass emails.

Key Requirements

A Bachelor's degree.Previous experience in a senior administrative positionStrong PC skills i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point and MS OutlookExtremely detailed orientedProven ability to effectively prioritize work flowExcellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skillsAbility to exercise good judgment, show initiative and be proactiveHigh standards of ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information.

To Apply!

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and Cover Letters to: career@bigcontractor.com  Application title should be "Application for the position of ExecutiveAssistant/ or Head, Human Resources & Admin / or Project Research and Business Development Officer "